Read on TwitterTheres NOTHING wrong wrong w helping shows meet (or even exceed) their goals
But please make sure to bring that energy to those who are in need/ lack financial privilege & humble themselves to ask for help
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To those who instinctively clutch their pearls and say "but its my money & I can choose how to spend it" - you are 100% correct, thats how a capitalist society works (which many of you post about opposing in favor of a society where we take care of all and not simply some)
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Again let me reinterate before anyone says I& #39;m subtweeting the success of any recent shows crowdfunding- I& #39;m not. Im so excited for a community to come together in support of financial aid for an amazing team make amazing work. The ability to raise more money for a show
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than some people make in a year w a FT job is impressive & only PROVES the power of the collective. That if those with donate some of their surplus of funds to those without we would have a happier more equal society over all (again something our community oft claims to want) 4/
& before anyone points to personal jealousy prompting this thread or personal fundraising failures- no show Ive helped produce ever crowd funded, not because we are opposed simply we didnt know how and instead worked OT& did odd jobs to pay for our show. So back to the point- 5/
When those in our community are on hard times and reaching out I hope we take a moment to pitch in. Doing so inspires others towards charitable hearts. Doing so is the right thing to do even if you get nothing out of it or any shot at getting some teams attn. When shows that 6/
meet the criteria we as a community beg for (diversity, inclusion, made by fellow indie artists we lift up in tweets to point out & #39;see I too am on the right side of history& #39;) lets make sure we are being actionable and not just tweeting about support. 7/
A community is only as strong as its weakest link. I know you personally cant help everyone- thats impossible. BUT you can help lesser known names as much and as often or loudly as our popular faves. You can help out with a few bucks even if theres nothing to gain.
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Check your heart posture when giving money. Youve worked hard for that money so make sure your sewing seeds of hope towards others behind you.
NO ONE got to where they are with out the help of someone before you in some capacity holding open a door (often financially)
♡Dany
NO ONE got to where they are with out the help of someone before you in some capacity holding open a door (often financially)
♡Dany
